Alumnus Dave Neff stands next to a display identifying the Indianapolis Business Journal's "Forty Under 40."

Dave Neff, BS ’07, talks about the magic of pairing young professionals and veteran executives, as well as mentors who helped him at Ball State.

Samantha Rife uses a “dressed” dress form to mentor several Ball State students.

Reality TV competition and experience at Kleinfeld Bridal in Manhattan put Samantha Rife on course for a career in fashion.

Portrait of Meg Gross

The president of the Dance Marathon alumni association talks about the event that raised $600,000-plus for Riley Hospital for Children in 2016.

Senior Dillon Welch and his dad, Vince Welch, are seen taking a break at a race track from their broadcasting duties.

TCOM major Dillon Welch nabs regional Emmy as he follows his famous father, a 1987 Ball State grad, into the world of sports broadcasting.

Spoke Jonze, Bennett Miller and David Letterman appear onstage at Emens Auditorium.

The celebrated alumnus announced a gift, The David Letterman Experience, which will contain memorabilia from the late-night TV host’s career.

The statue Beneficence
A tree budding in the spring